Ruth Hill

Leaving for overseas has been a rite of passage for young New Zealanders for decades, but Covid-19 has prompted thousands of migratory Kiwis to return.

However, beyond the raw numbers, little is… Audio

The first rush of New Zealanders driven home by the pandemic has passed - but there are indications that more may return in the coming months as work dries up and savings run out.

Mark says he and… Audio

A man with dyslexia who failed a screening test to get into the police claims the Human Rights Commission was dismissive and insulting when he asked for advice.

Some people working with dyslexics say… Audio

A man with dyslexia who failed a screening test to get into the police claims the Human Rights Commission was dismissive and insulting when he asked for advice.

When he inquired about police training… Audio

Hundreds of Accident and Emergency centres and GP clinics across the country have been affected by strike action by more than 3,000 primary care nurses today.

Lunch-time rallies took place in… Audio

It has been revealed the maintenance worker at the Rydges Hotel isolation facility who contracted Covid 19 used a lift just minutes after a guest who later tested positive for the same strain.

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A car crash that has killed two prominent members of the Chinese pro-democracy movement have sparked accusations of sabotage, MPs have been told.

The two men were among a group of activists en route… Audio

Winter has ramped up a gear -- as temperatures plummeted across the country today. While the southerly blast has been tough on drivers and farmers, it's been welcomed by skiers - just in time for the… Audio

It's two weeks today since Covid-19 Alert Level 1 came into force June 8 and semi-normal life resumed.

With billions of dollars sucked out of the economy, the worst may be yet to come in terms of… Audio

The Government is pouring billions of dollars into supporting businesses - but some Wellington retailers say their outlook is grim if civil servants don't return to the CBD.

Government departments… Audio

More commercial properties in our big cities are up for lease as some businesses close and others look to downsize.

Even as the prospect of returning to level one and normal life beckons - is there a… Audio

While the Government is pouring money into Covid-19 recovery for businesses, government departments are coming in for criticism for keeping staff at home.

Some shops and cafes in Wellington's CBD say… Audio

A damning ministerial review into the Civil Aviation Authority released on Thursday reveals a toxic culture of bullying and harassment.

The agency, which is tasked with the job of keeping New… Audio

Hundreds of unwanted pets are getting the chance to find new homes under level 3 lockdown, with the SPCA now offering "contactless adoptions".

The SPCA currently has 2,411 animals in foster homes… Audio

People with sexually transmitted infections are delaying seeking help under lockdown, leading to serious complications in some cases.

Sexual health providers say confusion about what services are… Audio

Some early childhood teachers fear their centres could become major breeding grounds for Covid-19 outbreaks if they are allowed to reopen after lockdown restrictions are loosened.

The government says… Audio

Dog attacks have spiked during lockdown with more people out walking their pets and exercising during the day.

Animal behaviour experts suggest dogs could be picking up on their owners' heightened… Audio

Caregivers, home-support workers and nurses are accusing some district health boards of failing to give them enough masks or other protective equipment to stop them - or their patients - getting… Audio

Sole parents with small children are being turned away from supermarkets in some towns, and suffering abuse on the street and online from people accusing them of "breaking the rules" during lockdown.

Members of the public and possibly even healthworkers are raiding hospitals and ambulances for vital supplies of protective equipment needed to fight Covid-19.

While the Ministry of Health claims… Audio